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Transparent building

The completion of the new entrance hall on Museumplein will see the Van Gogh Museum fulfil a long-cherished dream. Featuring advanced glass building techniques, the new entrance will be completely transparent.

Additional space

The new entrance hall creates an additional 800 m2 of surface area, meaning the museum is better equipped to welcome the growing number of visitors. The additional space also means the museum is able to host larger conferences and receptions.

Architects

The new entrance hall was designed by Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates, the firm founded by the late renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. This firm also designed the museum’s exhibition wing, which was commissioned in 1999, to which the new entrance hall is attached.

Dutch firm Hans van Heeswijk Architects further elaborated the initial designs of Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates. The Government Buildings Agency, the owner of the museum building, oversaw the building of the new entrance.

Funding

The Van Gogh Museum has largely financed this project itself. The total cost of €20 million has been raised by drawing on the museum’s own resources and the generous support of individuals, funds, foundations, government agencies and companies.

Planning

18 March 2014

Work on the new entrance hall commenced

March - July 2014

Restoration of the existing Kurokawa wing façade

June - December 2014

Construction of supporting steel construction and installation of glass façade

December 2014 - May 2015

Completion of building, flooring, walls and ceilings

January - May 2015

Renovation of public space around the museum (paving and lighting), carried out by the Amsterdam City District of Zuid

June - July 2015

Installation of technical provisions

5 September 2015

New entrance hall open to the public

Construction work

The Van Gogh Museum will do its utmost to minimise inconvenience to visitors to the museum and those living in the area. The sinking of piles as part of foundation works will not be required during the build.